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TAMIL NADU

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

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2023

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Part III—Section 1(b)

Service Rules including Ad hoc Rules, Regulations, etc.,

issued by Secretariat Departments.

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

DTP—III-1(b)-(29)

CONTENTS

No. 29]

CHENNAI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023

Aadi 3, Sobakiruthu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2054

Pages.

TOURISM, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Merger of two posts—Deputy Director and

Deputy Superintending Archaeologist into one category of post namely Deputy Director

(Technical) Department of Archaeology for Tamil Nadu General Service

54-57

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Merger of two posts, Assistant Director and

Assistant Superintending Epigraphist into one category of post namely Assistant

Director (Technical) Department of Archaeology Tamil Nadu General Service ..

57-60

Amendments to the Adhoc rules for the post of Assistant Director (Administration) in the

Department of Archaeology for Tamil Nadu General Service

Amendments to the Adhoc rules for the post of Archaeological Officer in the Department of

Archaeology Tamil Nadu for General Subordinate Service ..

60-63

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

[Part III—Sec. 1(b)

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

TOURISM, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Merger of two posts / Deputy Director and Deputy Superintending

Archaeologist into one category of post namely Deputy Director (Technical) Department of Archaeology

for Tamil Nadu General Service.

[G.O. Ms. No. 191, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-25/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India,

the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby rescinds the Adhoc Rules published in Tamil Development—Culture Department

notification No. SRO B-48/97, at pages 44 and 45 in Part III—Section 1(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette,

dated the 12th March,1997 except in respect of things done or omitted to be done before such rescinding.

NOTIFICATION–II

[G.O. Ms. No. 191, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-26/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of

India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the adhoc rules published with the

Education Department Notification No.SRO B-132/82 at pages 155 to 156 of Part III—Section 1(b) of the Tamil Nadu

Government Gazette, dated the 21st April, 1982:-

Amendments

In the said Rules.-

(1) for rule 1, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016) and the

special rules applicable to the holders of the permanent posts in the Tamil Nadu General Service shall apply to the

holders of the temporary post of Deputy Director (Technical) in the Department of Archaeology, subject to the following

modifications:-”

(2) for rule 3, the following rule shall be substituted, namely,-

“3. Appointment.—Appointment to the post shall be made,-

i. by promotion from among the holders of the post of Assistant Director (Technical) in the Department of

Archaeology;

ii. if no qualified and suitable Assistant Director (Technical) is available for such promotion under clause(i) above,

by deputation for a period not exceeding three years from the post of Assistant Superintending Archaeologist

in the Department of Archaeological Survey of India.

iii. if no qualified persons are available in the methods under clauses (i) and (ii) above, by recruitment by

transfer from any other service;

iv by direct recruitment if no qualified and suitable persons are available in the above three methods.

(3) In rule 4, for sub rule (b), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely,-

“(b) Other Qualification.—No person shall be eligible for appointment to the post by the method specified

in column (2) of the table below, unless he possesses the qualifications specified in the corresponding entries in

column (3) thereof:-

The Table

S.No.

(1)

Method of Appointment

(2)

Qualification

(3)

Promotion

Must have rendered service for not less than 2 years as

Assistant Director (Technical) in the Department of Archaeology.

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S.No.

(1)

Method of Appointment

(2)

Qualification

(3)

Deputation

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology /Ancient History and

Archaeology;

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History and Archaeology /

History and Archaeology / Tamil and Archaeology / Epigraphy

and Archaeology.

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History/Indian History / History

and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

Ph.D. in Tamil/History /Indian History/ History and Archaeology /

History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology / Tamil and

Archaeology/ Epigraphy and Archaeology;

Must possess one year Post Graduate Diploma in Epigraphy

and Archaeology awarded by the Institute of Epigraphy,

Department of Archaeology / two years Post Graduate

Diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy awarded by Institute of

Archaeology and Museology, Department of Archaeology / Post

Graduate Diploma in Archaeology awarded by Archaeological

Survey of India.

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in

Degree level.

(iii) Must have participated a minimum of five seasons of

Excavations and have published a minimum of one

book in the field of archaeology and allied subjects

mentioned below;

Must have published report on Excavation / Articles in

reputed National / International journals: provided that

other things being equal preference shall be given to

persons with Research and Publication in the field

of Epigraphy, Archaeology, Numismatics, Museology.

Traditional Heritage, Conservation, Art and Architecture

and Iconography.

Recruitment by transfer from any

other service

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology / Ancient

History and Archaeology;

and

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History and Archaeology /

History and Archaeology / Tamil and Archaeology /

Epigraphy and Archaeology,

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History /

Indian History / History and Archaeology / History,

Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

and

Ph.D. in Tamil / History / Indian History/ History and

Archaeology / History, Archaeology & Manuscriptology /

Tamil and Archaeology/ Epigraphy and Archaeology;

and

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

[Part III—Sec. 1(b)

S.No.

(1)

Method of Appointment

(2)

Qualification

(3)

Must possess one year Post Graduate Diploma in

Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Institute

of Epigraphy, Department of Archaeology / two years

Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy

awarded by Institute of Archaeology and Museology,

Department of Archaeology / Post Graduate Diploma

in Archaeology awarded by Archaeological Survey

of India.

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in

Degree level.

(iii) Must have rendered service for not less than

5 years in any Department.

(iv) Must have participated a minimum of five seasons of

Excavations and have published a minimum of one

book in the field of archaeology and allied subjects

mentioned below;

Must have published report on Excavation/Articles in

reputed National / international journals: provided that

other things being equal preference shall be given to

persons with Research and Publication in the field

of Epigraphy, Archaeology, Numismatics, Museology.

Traditional Heritage,Conservation, Art and Architecture

and Iconography.

Direct Recruitment

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology / Ancient History

and Archaeology;

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History and Archaeology /

History and Archaeology / Tamil and Archaeology / Epigraphy

and Archaeology

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History / Indian History / History

and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

Ph.D. in Tamil / History / Indian History/ History and Archaeology/

History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology / Tamil and

Archaeology/ Epigraphy and Archaeology;

Must possess one year Post Graduate Diploma in Epigraphy

and Archaeology awarded by the Institute of Epigraphy,

Department of Archaeology / two years Post Graduate

Diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy awarded by Institute of

Archaeology and Museology, Department of Archaeology / Post

Graduate Diploma in Archaeology awarded by Archaeological

Survey of India.

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in Degree level.

(iii) Must have participated a minimum of five seasons of

Excavations and five seasons of Excavations and have

published a minimum of one book in the field of archaeology

and allied subjects mentioned below;

Must have published report on Excavation / Articles in

reputed National / International journals: provided that other

things being equal preference shall be given to persons with

Research and Publication in the field of Epigraphy, Archaeology,

Numismatics, Museology. Traditional Heritage, Conservation,

Art and Architecture and Iconography”;

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(4) for rule 6, the following rule shall be substituted, namely,-

“6. Pay.- There shall be paid to the holders of the post a monthly pay calculated in the Level – 25 of pay matrix

(Rs.59,300 – 2,17,600/-)”;

(5) after rule 6, as so substituted, the following rules shall be added, namely,-

7. Reservation of Appointment.—Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)

Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016) relating to reservation of appointments shall apply for appointment to the post

by direct recruitment.

8. Preparation of Annual list of approved candidates.-

For the purpose of preparation of annual list of approved candidates for appointment to the post by promotion or

by recruitment by transfer from any other service, the crucial date on which the candidate should have acquired the

prescribed qualifications shall be the 1st September of every year”.

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the Merger of two posts, Assistant Director and Assistant Superintending

Epigraphist into one category of post namely Assistant Director (Technical) Department of Archaeology

for Tamil Nadu General Service.

[G.O. Ms. No. 192, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-27/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of

India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby rescinds the adhoc rules published with the Tamil Development – Culture

and Religious Endowments Department Notification No. SRO B-49/99 at pages 55-56 of Part III—Section 1(b) of the

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated 24th March, 1999, except in respects of things done or omitted to be done

before such rescinding.

NOTIFICATION-II

[G.O. Ms. No. 192, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-28/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution

of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the adhoc rules published with the

Tamil Development-Culture Department Notification No. SRO B-127/91 at pages 89 and 90 of Part III—Section 1(b) of the

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 15th May,1991

Amendments

In the said Rules,-

(1) for rule 1, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 [Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016] and the

Special Rules applicable to the holders of the permanent posts in the Tamil Nadu General Service shall apply to the

holders of the temporary post of Assistant Director (Technical) in the Department of Archaeology, subject to the following

modifications:-”;

(2) for rule 3, the following rule shall be substituted, namely,-

“3. Appointment.- Appointment to the post shall be made,-

by recruitment by transfer from among the holders of the post of Archaeological Officer in the

Department of Archaeology;

ii.

by direct recruitment;

iii.

if no qualified and suitable Archaeological Officer is available for appointment under clause (i) above,

by deputation for a period not exceeding three years from the posts of Assistant Archaeologist in the

Department of Archaeological Survey of India;

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

[Part III—Sec. 1(b)

iv.

by recruitment by transfer from any other service, if no qualified and suitable persons are available

for such deputation under clause (iii) above:

Provided that 25% of the sanctioned strength shall be filled up by direct recruitment. Remaining 75% of the posts

shall be filled up by any of the other three methods.

(3) for rule 4, the following rule shall be substituted, namely,-

“4. Qualifications.- Age: No person shall be eligible for appointment to the post by direct recruitment if he has completed

or will complete the age of 32 years on the first day of July of the year in which the selection for appointment is made.

b) Other Qualification.- No person shall be eligible for appointment to the post by the method specified in column (2) of

the table below, unless he possesses the qualifications specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) thereof:-

The Table

S.No.

(1)

Method of Appointment

(2)

Qualification

(3)

Recruitment by transfer from the post of

Archaeological Officer

Must have rendered service for not less than

10 years in the post of Archaeological Officer in

the Department of Archaeology.

Direct recruitment

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology/

Ancient History and Archaeology;

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History and

Archaeology/ History and Archaeology /

Tamil and Archaeology / Epigraphy and

Archaeology.

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History/

Indian History / History and Archaeology /

History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

Ph.D. in Tamil / History / Indian History/ History

and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and

Manuscriptology / Tamil and Archaeology/

Epigraphy and Archaeology;

Must possess one year Post Graduate

Diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology

awarded by the Institute of Epigraphy,

Department of Archaeology / two years

Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology

or in Epigraphy awarded by Institute of

Archaeology and Museology, Department

of Archaeology / Post Graduate Diploma

in Archaeology awarded by Archaeological

Survey of India.

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject

in Degree level.

Deputation

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology/

Ancient History and Archaeology;

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History

and Archaeology/History and Archaeology /

Tamil and Archaeology / Epigraphy and

Archaeology;

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S.No.

(1)

Method of Appointment

(2)

Qualification

(3)

Deputation

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History/

Indian History / History and Archaeology /

History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

Ph.D. in Tamil / History / Indian History/ History

and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and

Manuscriptology / Tamil and Archaeology/

Epigraphy and Archaeology;

Must possess one year Post Graduate Diploma

in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded

by the Institute of Epigraphy, Department

of Archaeology / two years Post Graduate

Diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy

awarded by Institute of Archaeology and

Museology, Department of Archaeology / Post

Graduate Diploma in Archaeology awarded

by Archaeological Survey of India.

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject

in Degree level.

Recruitment by transfer from any other

service

(i) Must possess M.A degree in Archaeology/

Ancient History and Archaeology;

Ph.D. in Archaeology / Ancient History and

Archaeology/ History and Archaeology / Tamil

and Archaeology / Epigraphy and Archaeology;

(or)

Must possess M.A degree in Tamil / History

/ Indian History / History and Archaeology /

History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology;

Ph.D. in Tamil / History / Indian History / History

and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and

Manuscriptology / Tamil and Archaeology/

Epigraphy and Archaeology;

Must possess one year Post Graduate Diploma

in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded

by the Institute of Epigraphy, Department

of Archaeology / two years Post Graduate

Diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy

awarded by Institute of Archaeology and

Museology, Department of Archaeology / Post

Graduate Diploma in Archaeology awarded

by Archaeological Survey of India

(ii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the

subject in Degree level; and

(iii) Must have served for 10 years in any

Department.

(4) in rule 5, the following proviso shall be added, namely:—

“Provided that every person appointed to the post by recruitment by transfer shall pass the Account Test

for Executive officers within two years, failing which second and subsequent increments shall be postponed and

his name shall not be considered for further promotions till he passes the test.”;

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

[Part III—Sec. 1(b)

(5) in the proviso under rule 6, for the expression “recruitment or by transfer” the expression “recruitment by transfer”

shall be substituted;

(6) for rule 8, the following rules shall be substituted, namely:-

“8. Pay.- There shall be paid to the holders of the post a monthly pay calculated in the Level–22 of pay matrix

(Rs.56,100 – Rs.2,05,700/-).”;

(7) after rule 8, as so substituted, the following rule shall be added, namely,-

“9. Reservation of Appointment.— Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)

Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016) relating to reservation of appointments shall apply for appointment to the post by

direct recruitment”.

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the post of Assistant Director (Administration) in the Department of

Archaeology for Tamil Nadu General Service.

[G.O. Ms. No. 193, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-29/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution

of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the adhoc rules published in

Tamil Development, Culture and Religious Endowments Department Notification No. SRO B/82/2002 at pages 134 to

135 of Part III—Section 1(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated 17th July 2002:-

Amendments

In the said Rules,

(1) for rule 1, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 [Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016] and Special

Rules applicable to the holders of the permanent post in the Tamil Nadu General Service shall apply to the holders of

the temporary post of Assistant Director (Administration) in the Department of Archaeology, subject to the modifications

specified below:-”;

(2) for rule 4 (a), the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“4. Qualifications.- (a) Age: No person shall be eligible for appointment to the post by direct recruitment if he

has completed or will complete the age of 32 years on the first day of July of the year in which the selection for

appointment is made.

(3) for rule 8, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“8. Pay.— There shall be paid to the holder of the post a monthly pay calculated in Level–22 of Pay Matrix

(Rs.56,100 – Rs.2,05,700).”;

(4) after rule 8, as so substituted, the following rule shall be added, namely:-

“9. Reservation of Appointment.- Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)

Act, 2016 (Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016) relating to reservation of appointment shall apply for appointment to the post

by “direct recruitment.”

Amendments to the Adhoc rules for the post of Archaeological Officer in the Department of Archaeology

for Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service.

[G.O. Ms. No. 194, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-30/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of

India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the adhoc rules published with the

Tamil Development–Culture Department Notification No. SRO B-419/88 at pages 279-280 of Part III—Section 1(b) of

the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 23rd November 1988:-

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Amendments

In the said Rules,

(1) in rule 3, in item (i), for the expression “Junior Epigraphist”, the expression “Assistant Archaeological Officer”

shall be substituted;

(2) in rule 5, in sub rule(b), for the table, the following table shall be substituted, namely:-

The Table

Method of Appointment

(1)

Qualification

(2)

1. Promotion

Must possess any Post Graduate degree awarded by a

university recognized by the University Grants Commission

including Post Graduate degree awarded by the Tamil

University, Thanjavur and

Must have rendered service for a period of not less than

five years in the post of Assistant Archaeological Officer/

Technical Assistant (Geology).

2. Recruitment by Transfer

Must Posses M.A. degree in Ancient History and

Archeology or in Archaeology awarded by a university

recognized by the University Grants Commission;

(or)

2. (i) Must Possess any Post Graduate degree awarded

by a university recognized by the University Grants

Commission including Post Graduate degree awarded

by the Tamil University, Thanjavur

and

(ii) Must possess one year Post Graduate diploma

in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the

Institute of Epigraphy, Department of Archaeology/

two years Post Graduate diploma in Archaeology

or in Epigraphy, awarded by the Institute of

Archaeology and Museology, Department of

Archaeology /Post Graduate diploma in Archaeology

awarded by the Archaeological Survey of India; and

3. Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in

degree level;

and

4. Must have rendered service for a period of not less

than five years in the Department of Archeology.

3. Direct Recruitment

1. Must possess M.A degree in Ancient History and

Archaeology or in Archeology awarded by a university

recognized by the University Grants Commission;

(or)

2. (i) Must Possess any Post Graduate degree awarded

by a university recognized by the University Grants

Commission including Post Graduate degree awarded

by the Tamil University, Thanjavur

and

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

[Part III—Sec. 1(b)

Method of Appointment

(1)

Qualification

(2)

(ii) Must possess one year Post Graduate diploma in

Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Institute of

Epigraphy, Department of Archaeology / two years Post

Graduate diploma in Archaeology or in Epigraphy,

awarded by the Institute of Archaeology and Museology,

Department of Archaeology/ Post Graduate diploma

in Archaeology awarded by the Archaeological Survey

of India;

and

3. Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in

degree level.

(3) for rule 7, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“7. Pay.- There shall be paid to the holders of the post a monthly pay calculated in Level–18 of Pay Matrix

(Rs.36,900 - Rs.1,35,100).”

Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for the post of Assistant Archaeological Officer in the Department of

Archaeology for Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service

[G.O. Ms. No. 195, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (MA-2), 12th May 2023,

சித்திரை 29, ச‚ோபகிருது, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2054.]

No. SRO B-31/2023.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution

of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the adhoc rules published in

Tamil Development Culture Department Notification No. SRO B-244/89 at pages 180–181 in Part III—Section 1(b) of

the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 2nd August 1989:-

Amendments

In the said Rules,-

1) for rule 1, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 [Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016] and the

Special Rules applicable to the holders of the permanent post in the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service shall

apply to the holders of the temporary post of Assistant Archaeological Officer in the Department of Archaeology, subject

to the following modifications:-”;

(2) in rule 5,-

(1) in sub–rule (b), for the table, the following table shall be substituted, namely:-

The Table.

Method of Appointment

(1)

Qualification

(2)

1. Direct Recruitment

Must Possess any Post Graduate degree

awarded by a university recognized by

the University Grants Commission

including Post Graduate degree awarded

by the Tamil University, Thanjavur;

and

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Method of Appointment

(1)

Qualification

(2)

2. Must possess one year Post Graduate diploma

in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by

the Institute of Epigraphy, Department of

Archaeology / two years Post Graduate diploma

in Archaeology or in Epigraphy, awarded by

the Institute of Archaeology and Museology,

Department of Archaeology / Post Graduate

diploma in Archaeology awarded by the

Archaeological Survey of India;

and

3. Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject

in degree level”

2. Promotion

1. Must Possess any Post Graduate degree awarded

by a university recognized by the University Grants

Commission including Post Graduate degree awarded

by the Tamil University, Thanjavur;

and

2. Must have served as Epigraphical Attender in

the Department of Archaeology for a period of not

less than five years.

(2) sub-rule (c), shall be omitted;

(3) for rule 7, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“7. Pay.- There shall be paid to the holders of the post a monthly pay calculated in Level–11 of Pay Matrix

(Rs.35,400- Rs.1,30,400).” ;

(4) after rule, as so substituted, the following rule shall be added, namely,-

“8. Reservation of Appointment.- Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service)

Act, 2016 [Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 2016] relating to reservation of appointments shall apply for appointment to the post

by direct recruitment.”

CHANDRA MOHAN B,

Principal Secretary to Government.

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